What is the cheapest way to get from Forest Hills to Hempstead?

The cheapest way to get from Forest Hills to Hempstead is to bus which costs $3 and takes 1h 3m.

What is the fastest way to get from Forest Hills to Hempstead?

The fastest way to get from Forest Hills to Hempstead is to taxi which takes 21 min and costs $130 - $160.

Is there a direct bus between Forest Hills and Hempstead?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 168 St / Hillside and arriving at Hilton Av / Fulton. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Forest Hills and Hempstead?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Forest Hills and arriving at Hempstead. Services depart three times a day, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 38 min.

How far is it from Forest Hills to Hempstead?

The distance between Forest Hills and Hempstead is 13 miles. The road distance is 13.7 miles.

How do I travel from Forest Hills to Hempstead without a car?

The best way to get from Forest Hills to Hempstead without a car is to train which takes 38 min and costs $5 - $11.

How long does it take to get from Forest Hills to Hempstead?

The train from Forest Hills to Hempstead takes 38 min including transfers and departs three times a day.

Where do I catch the Forest Hills to Hempstead bus from?

Forest Hills to Hempstead bus services, operated by Nassau Inter-County Express, depart from 168 St / Hillside station.

Where do I catch the Forest Hills to Hempstead train from?

Forest Hills to Hempstead train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Forest Hills station.

Train or bus from Forest Hills to Hempstead?

The best way to get from Forest Hills to Hempstead is to train which takes 38 min and costs $5 - $11. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $3 and takes 1h 3m.

Where does the Forest Hills to Hempstead bus arrive?

Forest Hills to Hempstead bus services, operated by Nassau Inter-County Express, arrive at Hilton Av / Fulton station.

Where does the Forest Hills to Hempstead train arrive?

Forest Hills to Hempstead train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Hempstead station.

Can I drive from Forest Hills to Hempstead?

Yes, the driving distance between Forest Hills to Hempstead is 14 miles. It takes approximately 21 min to drive from Forest Hills to Hempstead.

Where can I stay near Hempstead?

There are 318+ hotels available in Hempstead.

Forest Hills to Hempstead - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Forest Hills to Hempstead by train, bus, taxi, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Forest Hills to Hempsteadtrain Hempstead Branch
38 min
$5–11
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from 168 St / Hillside to Hilton Av / Fultonbus n6 / ...
1h 3m
$3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Forest Hills to Hempsteadtaxi 13.7 mi
21 min
$130–160
Drive 13.7 mi
1. Drive from Forest Hills to Hempsteadcar 13.7 mi
21 min
$3–4
Train via Jamaica
1. Take the train from Jamaica to Hempsteadtrain Hempstead Branch
1h 3m
$4–11
Bus via Forest Hills-71 Av
1. Take the bus from 178 St / Hillside to (arr.) Hemp TC / Eastbus n6 / ...
1h 26m
$6

Forest Hills to Hempstead by train

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Distance: 13.1 mi
Duration: 38 min

What companies run services between Forest Hills, Queens County, NY, USA and Hempstead, NY, USA?

Long Island Rail Road operates a train from Forest Hills to Hempstead 3 times a day. Tickets cost $5–11 and the journey takes 38 min. Alternatively, Nassau Inter-County Express operates a bus from 168 St / Hillside to Hilton Av / Fulton every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 1h 3m.

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